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Tag: American folk music

Dean Mueller - Wishes Never Gone. A photo of Dean sitting, holding a guitar under his arm.
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Dean Mueller Teams With John Prine Alums For Wishes Never Gone

Ryan Emmert November 23, 2025 No Comments American folk musicbluesDean Muellerworld music

Dean Mueller – Wishes Never Gone (Ripping Glass Entertainment, 2024) Americana singer-songwriter Dean Mueller released Wishes Never Gone last year. It features production by Grammy…

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The album cover for Woody At Home – Vol 1 + 2 by Woody Guthrie features a vintage reel-to-reel tape recorder with tangled wires in front, placed beside a small stack of boxed tapes. The background is dark, making the bold white text of Guthrie’s name and album title stand out clearly above the retro equipment.
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The American Spirit: Unheard Woody Guthrie Recordings Released

Ryan Emmert October 18, 2025 No Comments American folk musicWoody Guthrie

Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home — Volumes 1 & 2 (Shamus Records, 2025) A two-volume archival set, Woody At Home — Volumes 1 &…

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Erin Ruth - Traditions & Original Work cover artwork. A side profile of the artist wearing a hat.
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Erin Ruth’s Traditions & Original Work

Angel Romero October 15, 2025 No Comments American folk musicCeltic musicErin Ruthworld music

Erin Ruth – Traditions & Original Work (2025) San Francisco-based singer-songwriter and delightful vocalist Erin Ruth has released Traditions & Original Work, an album that…

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Larry Keel and Jon Stickley cover artwork. A photo of the two bearded artists.
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Pickin’ Partners: Keel & Stickley Tune Up A Debut

Ryan Emmert September 23, 2025 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaBluegrassLarry Keelworld music

Larry Keel and Jon Stickley – Larry Keel and Jon Stickley (self-released, 2025) Veteran guitar flatpickers Larry Keel and Jon Stickley have released their first…

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Folk Forward: FAI Rolls Out 2026 Showcase Lineup

World Music Central News Room August 24, 2025 No Comments American folk musicCeltic musicworld music

Folk Alliance International (FAI) will host its 38th annual conference January 21–25, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 2026 theme is Rise Up. The official…

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The album cover for Empire State by Greg Copeland features a sepia-toned image viewed from inside a car. Through the windshield, a herd of cattle stands in the snow, partially obscured by a windshield wiper mid-swipe. The artist's name and album title are boldly displayed in black, all-caps text on beige bands at the top and bottom, respectively.
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Greg Copeland’s Stark Songwriting on Empire State

Ryan Emmert June 7, 2025 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaGreg CopelandGreg LeiszJay BelleroseJennifer CondosSara WatkinsTyler ChesterVal McCallum

Greg Copeland – Empire State (Franklin & Highland Recordings/Hemifrån/Paraply Records, 2024) On Empire State, Greg Copeland weaves understated melodies with unflinching lyricism to examine difficult…

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The album cover for Now I'm a Kite by Susan Anders features a collage-style illustration with layers in shades of pink, purple, and blue. A flowing kite and a bird in mid-flight dominate the scene. The artist’s name arcs above the bird, while the album title floats beside it in a handwritten font.
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Up and Up: Susan Anders Soars with Now I’m a Kite

Ryan Emmert June 4, 2025 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaSusan Anders

Susan Anders – Now I’m a Kite (Zanna Discs, 2025) American singer-songwriter Susan Anders returns with Now I’m a Kite, a new collection of introspective,…

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The album cover for Rituals by Watchhouse features a two-tone illustration in white against a deep blue background. It depicts a domestic scene: a dish rack or shelf lined with bowls and kitchenware, draped with various cloths and towels.
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Watchhouse Taps Into the Sacred: Rituals Finds Grace in the Act of Letting Go

Ryan Emmert May 30, 2025 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaWatchhouseworld music

Watchhouse – Rituals (Tiptoe Tiger Music/Thirty Tigers, 2025) Watchhouse (Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz) offer a quiet invocation on their exquisite new album Rituals. This…

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TajMo - photo by David McClister. The two artists sitting next to each other holding guitars.
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Porch Perfect: Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ Harmonize on a Family Affair

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2025 No Comments American folk musicbluesKeb’ Mo’Taj Mahalworld music

Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ return with “My Darling My Dear,” a soulful new single from their forthcoming collaborative album, Room on the Porch, out…

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Watchhouse - Photo Credit Jillian Clark. A photo of the duo leaning on each other.
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Burning Bright: Watchhouse Ignite Reflection with “Firelight”

World Music Central News Room May 15, 2025 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaWatchhouseworld music

North Carolina folk duo Watchhouse, Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz, unveil “Firelight,” the final pre-release single from their upcoming album Rituals, out May 30. The…

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